Just Be Claus
by scalvert

Comment:
I imagine this will rate very high. While I don't normally care for kid pictures, this particular kid's cute, it's technically a good photo, and the lights do create an appropriate bokeh effect. 7.

Strung Out
by MR_P

Comment:
I've seen this done before, from both the bridge and the nut, but this one is very nice. 7.

'the seed'
by suemack

Comment:
Mundane subject made spectacular by the bokeh effect. What makes it so striking for me is that the in-focus elements are not confined to the nominative subject ... the strong diagonal slashes of the leaves almost appear to be slipping in an out of sharp focus, creating the illusion of movement, as well as an abstract feel. If I imagine it with ONLY the seed head in focus, it would not have the impact you have achieved. And of course, if it were ALL in focus, it would be nothing at all. So I think that is what's meant by bokeh. Also like the absence of any competing colours. Very, very good. I learned a lot from this photo. Thanks! 10.

"Once Upon a Time..."
by tfarrell23

Comment:
Don't understand where the bokeh is. Sorry. 4.

XBokeh
by Artyste

Comment:
I couldn't see how the out-of-focus elements enhance the image of the XBox thing. Sorry. 3.

Shadows of Red
by ace flyman

Comment:
What are they? Knees? Breasts? Cantaloupes? Sorry, I must be missing something here. 3.

Girl with a pearl earring
by arpita

Comment:
Terrific. And I think the fabric (shawl?) adds to the image. Nice lighting and very thoughtful composition. 8.

The Perfect Storm
by marbo

Comment:
Very powerful. Both the ocean and the photo. 8.

The Music Man
by BobsterLobster

Comment:
The longer I look, the more I like it. Lots of reasons, all self-evident. 9.

To Kill A Mockingbird
by fotodude

Comment:
Get 'em up, Scout.